A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão
Overview
In this adventure we will discover some of the most iconic shale villages and waterfalls in central Portugal!
We started our trip with a wonderful view of the Mont'Alto Sanctuary.
Then, we leave in the direction of Coja where we can relax on its river beach before the mountain paths take us to the village of Benfeita and the waterfall of Fraga da Pena with its imposing 20 meters high.
To end in beauty, nothing like visiting the best-known schist village in the country - Piódão….
For the more adventurous we still have 2 more places to discover, Foz d’Égua the enchanted village and Poço da Broca where the waters demonstrate the power of nature…
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Photos of the tour
- Personal Accident and Liability Insurance
- Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course
- Lunch NOT included (restaurants available or picnic option)
Meeting and Pickup
We carry out the transfer anywhere in the region of Coimbra. Possibility of transfer in Arganil (additional 30 euros)
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Aldeia do Xisto de Benfeita
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Inadvisable for people with reduced mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-115885P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Photos of the tour.
- Personal Accident and Liability Insurance.
- Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course.
- Lunch. NOT included (restaurants available or picnic option).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- inadvisable for people with reduced mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Photos of the tour
- Personal Accident and Liability Insurance
- Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course
- LunchNOT included (restaurants available or picnic option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- inadvisable for people with reduced mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operated by a business
